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Community Submissions Sought for Albion Exchange Development Project

Lodging of submissions about the updated proposal of the Albion Exchange project is open until 12 February 2019.

The Albion Exchange is a public-private partnership project between the State Government (The Queensland Rail and The Department of Transport and Main Roads) and Geon Property. This $750-million development project was introduced in September 2018.

The updated development involves two mixed-use towers, to be constructed across two stages, with 309 units of multiple dwellings, plus amenities which include a child care centre, health care service, indoor sport and recreation, parking, and a public plaza that spans the rail corridor.

After conducting series of community consultations over the last three months, the Geon Property group had developed and worked thoroughly with the Council on their revisions for this project. The revisions were lodged on 11 January 2019, and it is also currently posted on the Council’s PD online webpage.

Read: Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment Stage One Proposal Lodged | Residents Invited to Have Their Say

Revised Plans For Albion Exchange

Geon Property senior development manager Tim Rossberg mentioned the importance of the community consultations for the Albion Exchange development. The insights shared by the community members include building height and design, traffic management, carparking,and safety. Here is a summary of the revisions presented by Geon Property:

  • Reduced building heights across both towers. Tower 1A is now 25 storeys, 5 storeys down from its original proposal of 30, whilst Tower 1B is now 22 storeys, 1 storey down from its original proposal of 23.
  • Reduction of unit numbers from 330 down to 309. A total number of 61 parking spaces have also been removed.
  • Repositioning of proposed towers to give a significant increase of space between the two towers and the Hudson building. The available space brought by this repositioning will be of use as a recreational space for the future residents in the area.
  • Enhancement of overall cyclist-friendly elements. This include increase of bicycle accessibility to and within the vicinity of the area and as well as the addition of more bicycle parks.
  • Additional green open spaces throughout the site for a healthier environment.
  • Improvement and additional pedestrian connections and access.

Geon Property ensures the continuation of regular engagement amongst them, the Council, and the community, as this project progresses given these newly revised proposal.

Community Input

Clayfield Albion Exchange
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Hamilton Ward Cr David McLachlan updates and reminds the locals via Facebook post regarding the submission of inputs with regards thos this new revised proposal given by the proponents of the the Albion Exchange project.

I understand that the next stage will be for this proposal to be ‘publically advertised’ starting Monday 21/1/19, with signs posted on the lots included in the proposal and advertisements in newspapers, encouraging the lodging of submissions for the following 3 weeks (15 business days). All details will be on the posted signs and in the press ads.

Cr McLachlan further explains that anyone who submits a properly made submission during this given period (from January 21st until February 12th 2019) will be given appeal rights when a decision is made for this Impact Assessable application of the Albion Exchange.

Clayfield College Among Brisbane’s Top Primary Schools

Clayfield College’s Primary School is among the top Brisbane primary schools, based on academic results in 2018.

The primary school got a perfect 100 State Overall Score as it collected 5 ratings for English and Maths in the recently released 2018 ratings by Better Education.

The list ranked the top 150 primary schools in Brisbane, rating the students’ performance in English and Maths with 5 rating scales.

The result is a perfect improvement for Clayfield College, which had an overall score of 99 in 2017 and 2016.

Primary School at Clayfield College
Photo credit: www.clayfield.qld.edu.au

Not only does the achievement affirm Clayfield College’s reputation as one of Brisbane’s top primary schools, but the improved ranking attests to the school’s commitment to continually improve.

Ten other schools received a State Overall Score of 100. Six of the schools with a 100 total score are government schools and five are private schools, including Clayfield College.

2018 Top Private Primary
Photo credit: Better Education Australia
2018 Top Public Primary
Photo credit: Better Education Australia

About Clayfield College

Clayfield College is a private school known for its high academic standards.

The school has a tradition of providing high quality education in a Christian learning environment wherein students are encouraged, nurtured and inspired to achieve personal excellence.

Read also: Clayfield College Student Among 2018 Premier ANZAC Prize Winners

The Primary School has a coeducational environment and offers a student-centered education in contrast to the usual subject-centered education offered by most schools.

Clayfield Classroom
Photo credit: www.clayfield.qld.edu.au

The staff are well trained to implement quality learning experiences where the individual needs of students are taken into consideration. This enables children with different learning styles to reach their full potential, consistent with the school’s motto of encouraging students to ‘Let Your Light Shine’.

Art Class at Clayfield
Photo credit: www.clayfield.qld.edu.au

Sandgate Road: Among Top 20 Car Crash Hot Spots; Data Revealed

Stay alert and take extra care when driving down Sandgate Road in Clayfield, which ranks as one of the top car crash hot spots, according to the latest insurance claims data.

RACQ revealed the list of 20 most accident-prone areas based on insurance claims data from 1 January 2015 – 31 October 2018.

“Unfortunately, the top 20 list is made up of a lot of the usual suspects. Gympie Road took out the top three spots, with Mains Road at Sunnybank and Logan Road at Eight Mile Plains rounding out the top five,” RACQ spokesperson Kirsty Clinton said

Roads that made the list, Ms Clinton said, are the typically heavily congested, high volume, and multi-lane roads with many intersections and locations for interactions between multiple vehicles.

Sandgate Rd | Clayfield QLD 4011

“A large portion of the crashes will be rear-end crashes which happen during congestion and at traffic lights and sideswipes and crashes where drivers have failed to give way properly.”

“As always when behind the wheel, but even more so on busy roads, drivers need to avoid distraction, obey traffic signals, give way correctly, travel at a safe following distance and carefully check blind spots and indicate when merging or change lanes,” Ms Clinton concluded.

The top 20 most accident-prone locations in Brisbane:

  • Gympie Road, Chermside
  • Gympie Road, Aspley
  • Gympie Road, Kedron
  • Mains Road, Sunnybank
  • Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains
  • Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
  • Sandgate Road, Clayfield
  • Ipswich Road, Annerley
  • Anzac Avenue, Kippa-Ring
  • Anzac Avenue, Rothwell
  • Sandgate Road, Virginia
  • Milton Road, Milton
  • Pacific Motorway, Greenslopes
  • Logan Road, Mt Gravatt
  • Hamilton Road, Chermside
  • Coronation Drive, Milton
  • Beaudesert Road, Calamvale
  • Ipswich Motorway, Oxley
  • Old Cleveland Road, Carindale
  • Ipswich Motorway, Darra and Gateway Motorway, Nudgee

Here are some road rules for everyday driving according to the Queensland Government website:

Changing Lanes

  • Give way to any vehicle in the lane you are moving into, even if your lane is ending and you have to cross a lane line.
  • Before you change lanes, you must indicate for long enough to give warning to other road users
  • You must turn off your indicator after you have changed lanes or merged.

Merging

  • On roads where there are lanes marked on the road—if your lane comes to an end, you must give way to traffic already in the lane you are moving to.
  • On roads where there are no lanes marked on the road—when lines of traffic merge, you must give way to any vehicle that is ahead of you.

Queensland Road Rules – merging Video Credit: TMRQld/YouTube

Giving way

You need to give way if:

  • the rules say that you must
  • there’s a give way or stop sign
  • there are stop or give way lines on the road
  • you’re turning right across the path of an oncoming vehicle at an intersection
  • you’re turning left or right at a T-intersection
  • you’re moving onto a road from a driveway or land next to a road
  • you’re moving off from being stopped on the side of the road
  • you’re doing a U-turn
  • you’re turning left at an intersection with a ‘left turn on red after stopping’ sign

Queensland Road Rules – giving wayVideo Credit: TMRQld/YouTube

Safe Following Distance

  • Drive at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front during ideal conditions.
  • When driving a vehicle towing a trailer or caravan, you should add 1 second extra for each 3m of trailer length.

Queensland Road Rules – safe following distancesVideo Credit: TMRQld/YouTube

Read: Albion “Death Lane” Accident Triggered Anew Calls For Road Laws And Infrastructure Policy Reforms

Five Best-rated Cafes in Clayfield

Staying top-of-mind among your customers is a difficult task, especially when competition is hard. We have rounded up five of the best-rated cafes in Clayfield that are adored by patrons not only for their selection of great tasting food and coffee but also for their clever and well-thought-out concept that leaves you coming back for more.

Let Minnow Cafe

Pun intended. The cafe’s name and all the “fishy” puns incorporated in their menu and everywhere else in the venue all pay homage to the old Clayfield Aquarium that once stood there. The witty humour, airy ambience, and the unforgettable food pretty much sums up why this quirky place stands out among other coffee shops in Clayfield.

Apart from sardines, tuna, and seasonal fish, they also provide other options on the menu. Breakfast options include baked leg ham, smashed avocado and toasted multigrain sourdough, and wholemeal waffle. Lunch selections include a range of sandwiches, burgers, tacos, and more.

They also have selections for the kids and options like gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Let Minnow supports local producers with its fresh ingredients coming from suppliers such as Food Connect, Nat’s Coffee, West End Tea Co., Buderim Ginger Beers and Devondale Milk.

Let Minnow Cafe | 57 Park Ave, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia

 

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My Mistress

At My Mistress, dining need not always be “serious business” as it adds a cheeky, amusing twist to serving delicious food. Located at Sandgate Road, the venue brews coffee and serves breakfast all day.

How about some Eggs Marilyn (caramelised onion, caraway rye, fried eggs, smoked ham, wilted spinach topped with a creamy hollandaise sauce), or Eggs Monica (scrambled eggs, corn, halloumi, and zucchini fritters, and avocado smash), or Morning Glory (smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, tomato relish, fried free-range egg, toasted bagel)?

Whilst the novelty of its menu headline may slowly wear off each time one visits this classy venue, it definitely has not stopped patrons from coming back for more of their deliciously satisfying food. My Mistress is owned by the same team behind She Bangs Coffee in Albion.

My Mistress | 515 Sandgate Rd, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia

Queen of Pops

Queen of Pops redefines coffee experience in a tasty and delightful way with its “Hot meets Cold” concept. Clayfield’s pops royalty is the brainchild of Peter and Penny Wolff, the couple behind Dandelion and Driftwood Cafe and Wolff Coffee Roasters.

Queen of Pops serves flavourful coffee in frozen form. Their signature delights, Crown Jewels, are frozen caffeinated treats on a stick with familiar flavours Caffe Latte, Hot Mocha, Hot Chocolate, and Cappuccino as well as Long Black (double ristretto of single origin espresso coffee), and Chai Latte (a blend of traditional tea and spices). For the kids, old school lollies inspired Candy Store Poppets are definite stand-outs with flavours like Strawberries and Cream, Milk Bottles, Caramels, and Bananas.

This cool royalty won’t stop at just satisfying your caffeine cravings, however, as she serves her guests with sweets and bagels as well. How about a taste King Bagel (bacon, free-range eggs, cheddar cheese, tomato relish and rocket)? Or a Prince Ring (blueberry bagel, raspberry cream cheese) maybe? Or perhaps, Queen Bee (diced smoked chicken, cream cheese, spring onion, and rocket) is the dish that will keep your tastebuds a-buzzing.

Don’t want your coffee cold? Just ask and you shall receive your cup of coffee served hot and fresh.

Queen of Pops | 4/680 Sandgate Rd, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia

Greens & Grains

Originating from Graceville, Greens & Grains Clayfield caters to busy folks who have little or no time to prepare meals. Like its sibling, it is a haven for salad and pastry lovers alike. The store offers a great selection of tasty pre-prepared meals such as slowly-cooked pulled pork, soups, chicken pies, and quiches along with juices and cold drinks.

There’s a large salad bar with a variety of seasonal offerings such as the Waldorf Salad (celery, grapes, walnuts, green apple, yogurt dressing), Rainbow Salad (shredded beetroot, shredded carrot, sliced apple with mint and apple cider vinegar), and Panzanella Salad ( cherry tomatoes, grilled corn, shallots and sourdough croutons with olive oil, and balsamic dressing). There is also a bread and pastry counter with goodies delivered daily from Crust & Co Artisan Baking, and an alfresco-style dining set up for those who want to eat at the shop.

What distinguishes the Clayfield venue from its counterpart, however, is the availability of freshly-brewed Allpress coffee. Nothing beats the smell of freshly brewed coffee to perk you up before you head out to work.

Also, you would be glad to know that Greens & Grains offers catering service with menus tailored to your preferences. Greens & Grains Clayfield is open to serve you daily starting at 7:30 A.M.

Greens & Grains | 1/731 Sandgate Road, Clayfield

 

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S Bar Cafe

This garden-style cafe serves an all-day menu to satisfy your hunger breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You have got to try their Smoked Salmon (served with avocado, baby spinach, sour cream, and potato cake), Eggs Benny on Sourdough (sourdough toasted with baby spinach and homemade hollandaise), and Acai Bowl (fresh seasonal fruit topped with Gluten-free Muesli).

For lunch and dinner, choose from their hearty selection of food such as Chia and Burrito Wraps, Crumbed Fish and Chips, Hamburgers, and Pulled Pork Slider served with coleslaw and chips. A counter for those craving for sweets is also available at the store. And if that isn’t enough, they also serve perfect coffee and cold drinks including Iced Coffee, Banana or Berry smoothies, and milkshakes.

After you have had your fill, you may want to browse through a great selection of homewares and gifts at the attached shop—Finders Keepers Gifts.

S Bar Cafe | 742 Sandgate Rd, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia

Iconic Clonlara in East Clayfield Sold for a Suburb Record of $7M

Clonlara, a one-hundred-year-old landmark home in East Clayfield, sold for the first time in sixty years for a suburb record $7 million.

The property at 150 Adelaide St East, Clayfield was bought by the late Sir Edward and Lady Dorothy Williams in the late 1950s and was their home until Sir Edward’s passing in 1999.

Sir Edward Williams was a former judge of the Supreme Court as well as former Queenslander of the Year, Australian of the Year, Chairman of the Commonwealth Games in 1982, and Commissioner General of Expo 88.

Clonlara is a six-bedroom home with three bathrooms and two garage spaces. It was constructed in 1916 and got its name after an Irish village in County Clare. This Queenslander sits on 3,3315 sqm land and features two championship sized tennis courts. These tennis courts became the perfect meeting place for neighbourhood kids and tennis parties were frequently held.

Read: 102-Year-Old Clayfield Home Offered for Sale for the First Time in 60 Years

A little house, which still stands to this day, was built next to the tennis courts as a Christmas present for Sir Edward Williams’ daughters. There is also a traditional sunroom, family room, and a large kitchen and bathroom.

Photo credit: REA Group Ltd/realestate.com.au

Much of the home’s original period details has been preserved in this home, including the grand entry foyer to formal dining and lounge rooms. The home also boasts of ornate plaster and pressed metal ceilings, solid timber walls and leadlight windows.

Photo credit: REA Group Ltd/realestate.com.au

The grounds are impressive and reflect a stately, Old World feel of manicured, established gardens with the two hallmarks of Queensland living, a tennis court (in this case, two and both championship size) and a pool, albeit currently decommissioned.

The former suburb record belonged to a property 108 Oriel Road, Clayfield that was sold off market in 2017 at $6.75 million.

Clayfield Median House Price Breaches $1.1M Mark, Among Highest in Brisbane

The REIQ recently reported the latest housing market statistics which showed Clayfield median house price for the year at $1,110,000. The value is a slight decrease of -0.10% from the last 12 months, but it was an impressive increase of 38.2% over the last 5 years. In the 2nd quarter of 2018, there were 18 homes sold in the Clayfield.

Neighbouring suburb Hendra also posted strong figures, with annual median sale hitting $1.1 million, a 12.7% increase from the previous year and a huge 53.6% surge over 5 years. There were 17 houses sold in the 2nd quarter of 2018 in Hendra.

 

 

Albion “Death Lane” Accident Triggered Anew Calls for Road Laws And Infrastructure Policy Reforms

The Albion “death lane” claimed another life, spurring renewed calls from cycling advocacy groups for road laws and infrastructure policy reforms.

A 37-year-old cyclist was hit by a northbound semi-trailer on Hudson Road near the Albion Overpass in August. The driver was said to have been initially unaware that he had struck the cyclist. The cyclist was dragged several metres upon getting hit and died at the scene.

Anne Savage, Chief Executive Officer of Bicycle Queensland, said she had written to the State Government asking for the creation of a road safety and travel commission as well as an increase in funding. Ms Savage is calling for a compliance audit of the state cycling infrastructure policy. She also sees a need to reform the heavy vehicles laws.

The area of the recent road accident is widely considered by cyclists to be a “black spot” because of its narrow roads which heavy vehicles need to negotiate via a difficult 90-degree turn. Stage 1 of the North Brisbane Bikeway was finished in 2016, stopping just 500 metres from the area of the accident. The project’s route is under the Albion Overpass. Construction of stages 2 and 3 are scheduled to begin 2019.


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Move Safe Brisbane

The Brisbane City Council conducted the Move Safe Brisbane consultation last August in their effort to improve safety for those walking and cycling in Brisbane. The initiative was the initial step in gathering feedback from pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Council’s Pedestrian Safety Review.

Feedback Map

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The consultation involved feedback maps on which road users identify locations in Brisbane which they think could be improved for pedestrian and cyclist safety. The survey closed last 28 August and is now being reviewed and evaluated by the Council.

“Information from people’s personal experiences on our roads, both as pedestrians and as other road users, will pinpoint the locations where pedestrian safety is being compromised due to either behaviour or design,” Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said.

“Community-led information will provide valuable insight for Council that will help assess what measures are required to improve public safety and will be used in addition to Queensland Police Service crash data, the Brisbane Metropolitan Traffic Management Centre information and Council’s Transport for Brisbane bus incident data,” Cr Quirk said.

The feedback gathered from the survey will be used to identify and prioritise safety and bikeway projects across Brisbane. The Council is expected to report the key outcomes by late 2018

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair 2018 In Clayfield: An Event Full Of Treasures!

Don’t miss out on the third Albion Antique and Collectables Fair happening at the Aviation High School in Clayfield on 29-30 September 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Expect a bigger and better fair than last year with a wider mix of antique local dealers and some from Interstate. Quality antiques and collectables are in store for you.

From a wide range of antique furniture to modern contemporary ones to rare collectables, you can definitely find something here that can add value and style to any property.

Aside from shopping, you can also learn a lot from the information sessions that will happen during this three-day antique extravaganza:

  • Brenton Kinnears – a reputable furniture restorer who will teach practical demonstrations
  • Rob Neilsen – from Roundabout Antiques, he will talk about Moorcroft and the collection of fine porcelain.
  • Albion Antiques – they will talk about the importance of doing a property catalogue for your collection
  • Albion Antique Auction Centre – they will talk about how to properly dispose items through auction

This year’s fair will also see the World’s First Showing of the newly-released Australian Design Moorcroft Pottery.

Light refreshments will be available at the event.

Tickets are priced at $10 per person and $18 per family. Get them here.

Address: 67 Widdop Street, Clayfield

Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment Stage One Proposal Lodged | Residents Invited to Have Their Say

A public consultation on the Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment will be held this 15 September at the Windsor Bowls Club and locals are encouraged to have their say.

Brisbane property developers Geon Property has already lodged a development application for Stage One of the Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment. The property developers named the $750-million project, Albion Exchange.

The fifteen-year project will redevelop the state-owned 4 hectare property, bordered by  Mawarra St, and Albion and Hudson Roads, in ten stages. Geon Property’s Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment will include an upgrade to transport facilities and access to the Albion train station.

Artist impression of the proposed ALBION TRAIN STATION PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT

Photo credit: Geon Property/geonproperty.com.au

“Albion Exchange is set to become Brisbane’s latest mixed-use project and will create a vibrant community heart for the inner-northern suburbs,” Geon Property senior development manager Tim Rossberg said.

Stage One of Albion Exchange, designed by Hames Sharley, will feature two new multi-level residential buildings. There will also be a new food and beverage, health and wellbeing, retail and commercial precinct.

Along with a $28.7 million upgrade to transport facilities and access to the Albion Train Station, the proposal includes 4,900 sqm of new green open space and a public plaza connecting the east and west of Albion Road.

Stage One is the largest stage of the project and will include:

  • new ticket and office facilities and amenities
  • new lift and stair access to station platforms
  • replacement of part of the existing park’n’ride car parking with new consolidated undercover facilities
  • integration of development with the future North Brisbane Bikeway
  • plaza access across the rail corridor connecting Albion east and west

The design of the master plan is still evolving. Subject to the approval of the development application, construction is scheduled to commence in early 2020.

Artist impression of the proposed ALBION TRAIN STATION PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT

Photo credit: Geon Property/geonproperty.com.au

Public Consultations

Geon Property has been visiting locals and community groups to hold discussions about the project. They recently held consultations at Brothers Rugby Club and Windsor Park. The public engagement gives local residents and community groups a chance to ask questions, provide their feedback, and voice their concerns.

Mr Rossberg said that the feedback sessions on Stage One of the project were well attended. He said that the community showed a “high level of interest in the level of amenity and public space offered by Albion Exchange.”

As the public consultation continues, locals can still give their feedback and ideas around potential new uses for the precinct.

Some considerations Geon Property is looking into include:

  • Provision of healthcare
  • Provision of education services
  • Sports and recreation facilities
  • Greater connection to active transport networks
  • Accessibility within the precinct
  • Implementation of sub-tropical streetscapes

The Masterplan:

  • 10 stages delivered over 15 years
  • Encompassing approx. 4 hectares of land
  • Integration with the future North Brisbane Bikeway
  • Provision of social infrastructure
  • Facilities that support transport and employment nodes
  • Recreational activities that complement the transport-oriented setting
  • Use of transitional heights to protect residential neighbourhood

Geon Property is inviting residents and stakeholders to provide their feedback on the master plan on Saturday 15 September, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Windsor Bowls Club, 69 Blackmore Street, Windsor

Kalinga Dash Fun Run In Clayfield

Get active and do a fun run at the Kalinga Dash Fun Run on 12 August in Clayfield. This is an inclusive community event that brings people together in a healthy environment.

The schedule of the runs are as follows:

  • 7.5km Long Course (Runners only) – 8:00am
  • 4.2km Short Course (Runners only) – 8:05am
  • 7.5km and 4.2km WALKERS – 8:10am
  • 2.0km Run – timed – 10:00am
  • 2.0km Kids Dash – 10:30am

This event is welcome to people of all abilities. There will be food available at the event such as burgers, nuggets, drinks, coffee, and many more.

Read: Healthy Food & Products Now In Clayfield

Adults and kids can also enjoy the many rides at the event.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Eagle Junction State School.

To know more about the event, click here.

Address: 31 Kalinga St, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia